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David Blecken
Oct 31, 2018

SoftBank and the art of the random crossover

Already having found success with a long-running Hercule Poirot-style murder mystery featuring a star-studded canine and human cast, the brand is now borrowing from a popular campaign for an eyeglasses brand.

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